Designbox Posted October 28, 2011 #801 Share Posted October 28, 2011 that's fine..it's about 11 miles...they WILL fill up the shuttle/bus --there are several...worse comes to worse grab a cab.,,,, We live locally, but will be flying in From Miami that morning. If you book your own airfare, can you still reserve on the RCI shuttle? Our flight gets in at 1:30pm. Thanks Mary (& Steve) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets550 Posted October 28, 2011 #802 Share Posted October 28, 2011 We live locally, but will be flying in From Miami that morning. If you book your own airfare, can you still reserve on the RCI shuttle? Our flight gets in at 1:30pm. Thanks Mary (& Steve) Yes, I am almost positive you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted October 28, 2011 #803 Share Posted October 28, 2011 not sure how late that the shuttle will run.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booze brothers Posted October 28, 2011 #804 Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) Does anyone know if they still serve Rosotto shrimp as an entree in Portofino's They changed the menu when it switched to Giovonies (sp) table on the Allure and we didn't care for it. I'm not a meat eater but DH loves it. Which would be better for us, Portofino's or Chops. I loved the shrimp. thanks, MIMI Edited October 28, 2011 by booze brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted October 28, 2011 #805 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Does anyone know if they still serve Rosotto shrimp as an entree in Portofino's They changed the menu when it switched to Giovonies (sp) table on the Allure and we didn't care for it. I'm not a meat eater but DH loves it. Which would be better for us, Portofino's or Chops. I loved the shrimp. thanks, MIMI No Chops on EX...only Portofino! you can get the chops filet in the MDR for 14 bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted October 28, 2011 #806 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Cruised on Jewell of the Seas last week and 1st seating was at 5:30 pm. :mad: Hotel Manager said it was "demographics" that caused the change from 6:00 pm. to earlier (yes it was mostly older people). I have been on Explorer 3 times (and 1st seating was always 6pm) and will be cruising on Dec. 1st and have 1st seating; however I was reading an EOS review where the person said the 1st seating time was changed to 5:30 when she boarded. Anyone else have this happen? Don't really want to sign up for My Time Dining but 5:30 is way too early. Same thing happened last year on Ex. People were reporting early dining as 5:30pm from sometime in the fall until about Easter break, when it went back to 6pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonlacey Posted October 28, 2011 #807 Share Posted October 28, 2011 We have a connecting room on the Explor. GS. Has anyone had these rooms. This was the only suite left hoping its not a problem? Thanks Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets550 Posted October 28, 2011 #808 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Same thing happened last year on Ex. People were reporting early dining as 5:30pm from sometime in the fall until about Easter break, when it went back to 6pm. Second seating is still 8:30, though, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajak Posted October 28, 2011 #809 Share Posted October 28, 2011 We have a connecting room on the Explor. GS. Has anyone had these rooms. This was the only suite left hoping its not a problem? Thanks Sharon We had a JS that connected to a D1, I think. No issues at all. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted October 28, 2011 #810 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Second seating is still 8:30, though, right? I am guessing it is moved up 1/2 hour as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted October 28, 2011 #811 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Second seating is still 8:30, though, right? In Feb. we had 5:30 seating 2nd seating was 8:00pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booze brothers Posted October 29, 2011 #812 Share Posted October 29, 2011 DH wants to take the RCL bus from Allentown PA to the port at Bayone. Not sure how to find information on this. Any help please thanks, MIMI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbuddy Posted October 29, 2011 #813 Share Posted October 29, 2011 DH wants to take the RCL bus from Allentown PA to the port at Bayone. Not sure how to find information on this. Any help please thanks, MIMI Hey GF, here's one site, not sure if it's the one your looking for but thought I'd post it. https://www.enttours.com/destinationdetail.aspx?iDestinationInfoId=5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted October 29, 2011 #814 Share Posted October 29, 2011 (edited) DH wants to take the RCL bus from Allentown PA to the port at Bayone. Not sure how to find information on this. Any help please thanks, MIMI IIRC it is Beiber and it stops at the LV Industrial Park someplace near the airport...i was looking for my cousin... I just googled it for her IMO it leaves a little late for my liking my bad, it's trans bridge...google is my friend http://www.transbridgelines.com/pier.htm Edited October 29, 2011 by megr1125 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY2NH2008 Posted October 29, 2011 #815 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Just got off this week - early dining 6pm - second 830pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbuddy Posted October 29, 2011 #816 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Meg, Looks like the site you posted for Mimi is cheaper than what I posted, but I don't understand the times that it's leaving.......:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbuddy Posted October 29, 2011 #817 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Mimi, This link is right from the RC website: http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contentWithHero.do?pagename=BusPrograms&pnav=2&snav=13 Still wish you and Walt were cruising with us..........we all miss you!!!! Patty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booze brothers Posted October 29, 2011 #818 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks Patty and Meg. Looking out the window, about 4" of snow on the ground, ME thinks the bus isn't the way to go. what if we get a bad storm and are held up. The bus leaves late and we know the ship isn't going to wait. (well maybe the RCL bus would) I'm going to check our thread and see if anyone is staying at a near by hotel that we can leave our car reasonably We're only an hour and a half from the port but if weather is bad, I'd sure rather be closer to the port. Liz will have to be in the kennel the day before anyway so going to a hotel may be the way to go. Hmmmmm, ok gals, got any other ideas. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted October 29, 2011 #819 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks Patty and Meg. Looking out the window, about 4" of snow on the ground, ME thinks the bus isn't the way to go. what if we get a bad storm and are held up. The bus leaves late and we know the ship isn't going to wait. (well maybe the RCL bus would) I'm going to check our thread and see if anyone is staying at a near by hotel that we can leave our car reasonably We're only an hour and a half from the port but if weather is bad, I'd sure rather be closer to the port. Liz will have to be in the kennel the day before anyway so going to a hotel may be the way to go. Hmmmmm, ok gals, got any other ideas. LOL Patty...that's not RCI transportation, maybe that's why Mimi...try stay123 or trinity reservations dot com usually the fairfield inn, country inn and/or springhill suites are there, with park n flys cheaper than booking direct. One of my peeps (138east/carol) uses them often, and a lot of peeps on my roll call have done that too... THEN..book a car service such as http://www.blackexecutivecars.com or http://www.trulimo.com to get you to and from the port... stay away from the wyndham and worst (best) western and comfort suites.. NOT the greatest places and/or areas. Granted, the EWR "resort" area isn't pretty:rolleyes: but there ARE good and lousy places.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbuddy Posted October 29, 2011 #820 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Mimi, Yes, Meg's advise is right on. There are about 20 or more couples staying at the Springhill for our November cruise. They all booked thru Trinity and have free parking for the entire trip and a really good rate. There's so many of them that they started by booking a shuttle but now they have booked an entire bus to take them to the port and pick them up again. Everyone sent one person the money and she arranged the transportation and paid the bus company already. It's cheaper than paying for parking. I had considered it but I know with working I won't be ready to leave that night and stay at the hotel.......I'll still be packing......LOL But I am still giving it some thought. Patty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MillbrookMom Posted October 29, 2011 #821 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Just wondering what your favorite sea day activities to do on the Explorer are? We will have 5 sea days on our 10 night cruise in March and while I'm more than happy to relax and decompress for alot of that time, think I might need some ideas on how to keep my teen boys and especially my Father in law busy. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted October 29, 2011 #822 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Just wondering what your favorite sea day activities to do on the Explorer are? We will have 5 sea days on our 10 night cruise in March and while I'm more than happy to relax and decompress for alot of that time, think I might need some ideas on how to keep my teen boys and especially my Father in law busy. Thanks. sleep! that said there is plenty to do....some of the time, the pools will be fine....and if the weather is icky there is PLENTY to do...not that i remember any of it cause, well...i tend to fall asleep as soon as the ship starts to pull away from the pier:eek: there's always the rock wall, mini golf, basketball and whatever else is going on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted October 29, 2011 #823 Share Posted October 29, 2011 There's also the fitness center and the giant indoor hot tub. On deck 14 there's a card/game room. There's also shuffleboard, pingpong, jogging track, an inline skating track, ice skating (scheduled times), and golf simulator (fee). Beware of the dreaded video game arcade - I don't know what it costs, but your kids need to know that every time they swipe their seapass card, they get charged. Same goes for the internet usage. Spend some time exploring the ship to find all these activities - some of them are tucked away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oriole Posted October 30, 2011 #824 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Any definite word on who the CD will be on the 12/1 cruise from Cape Liberty? Thanks, Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karinad Posted October 30, 2011 #825 Share Posted October 30, 2011 DH wants to take the RCL bus from Allentown PA to the port at Bayone. Not sure how to find information on this. Any help please thanks, MIMI We're taking Transbridge from Bethlehem-LVIP to Cape Liberty for our EOS cruise on Nov. 10. Senior rate is $27.60 r/t. www.transbridgelines.com/pier.htm. Phone#610-868-6001 ext.93. It sounds like the easiest way to go. We're about an hrs. drive to the bus terminal. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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